Malicious Code Injection in mulyono-lodeh71-breki Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-74467: Malicious code in mulyono-lodeh71-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The mulyono-lodeh71-breki package is part of a series of npm packages that have been associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, making the package a potential threat to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from malicious code embedded within the mulyono-lodeh71-breki package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. This not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches and loss of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall mulyono-lodeh71-brekiIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can prevent the installation of this malicious package by using npm's package-lock.json file to monitor dependencies. You can also use the following command to audit your project for vulnerabilities: npm audit.
Conclusion
The mulyono-lodeh71-breki package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to be aware of this vulnerability, take necessary actions to remove the affected package, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor their projects for potential threats.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to manipulate the npm registry.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the installation of compromised packages, risking your project's security.
You should remove the mulyono-lodeh71-breki package from your project and check for any updates or patches.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities without requiring an account.
